elder
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Ellison’s Paramount Skydance prevailed in a nearly six-month bidding war in late February after Netflix bowed out when the elder Ellison agreed to financially back his son’s $111-billion deal.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
While her elder sister became known for more poignant songs, Bhosle, until later in her career, was associated with bold, jazzy and cabaret-style numbers.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
The elder Vachon hasn’t faced a puck in anger since his second and final season with the Boston Bruins in 1982.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
Details of the proposed showdown remain hazy, including whether the elder Trump brothers would fight together or separately, and where such an event might take place.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Poor tyrannical Rachel keeps trying to build a big-sister career upon a slim sixteen-month seniority, insisting that we respect her as our elder.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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